Security Incident
Argentine National Immigration Service Ransomware
It is said that hackers used the encrypted virus NetWalker to enter the database and steal information from federal agencies.
- Attack category
- Ransomware
Incident Overview
The dark web payment page linked in the ransomware description shows that the hacker initially paid $2 million worth of bitcoin to unlock the file. Within a week, this number had increased to 355 BTC, which is approximately $3.62 million.The Argentine government refused to pay the ransom.
Sources & References
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